The Best Songs of 2008…So Far
admin on Jul 3rd 2008
We are exactly half-way through 2008 so I’ve put together my top 60 songs of the year…and have made them all available to download in one long mix. While the list is generally intended to be as objective and comprehensible as possible, it’s obviously compiled with the general taste of SeeWhatYouhear.com in mind (just about every single one of these tracks have been featured on the site).
There are always going to be some that have been overlooked and, given the amount of varying release, re-release and leak dates, there will be technicalities to contend with too. I’ve also included two Bon Iver tracks…just because I feel like it. But in general terms, there is so much quality here that I think it speaks volumes about how much great new music is out there. Here’s hoping the second half of the year provides just as many gems! Continue Reading »
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A Touch of Soul: Three Classics
admin on Jun 27th 2008
Following yesterday’s Touch of Soul mix CD, I feel like celebrating that Friday feeling with three undeniable soul classics that are bound to make anyone feel good. Just try not to…
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Erma Franklin’ – Piece Of My Heart
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Sam & Dave – Soul Man
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Aretha Franklin – Think
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Download Mix CD by El Guincho
admin on Mar 17th 2008
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El Guincho has recently put together a compilation of his favourite artists for The Fader, which can now be downloaded via Gorilla vs. Bear.
Full tracklisting: Continue Reading »
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Liars Uncover New Songs
admin on Feb 29th 2008
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Liars – ‘Your Not There’
Liars have just put a whole host of unreleased songs up on their MySpace site, once again demonstrating the sheer variety that these guys are capable of. As producer Jeremy Glover comments in the video below: “So much stuff is called avant garde these days because everything else is middle of the road.” But you have to love ‘em just for what they’re doing… Continue Reading »
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Classic Albums…Covered
admin on Feb 10th 2008
Ever heard Animal Collective covering Nirvana? Or Calexico doing Arcade Fire? At the Cover Me mp3 blog, Ray has begun posting a series of classic albums, re-created track by track in cover version form. So far the site has included Neil Young’s On the Beach, Nirvana’s Nevermind, Bob Dylan’s John Wesley Harding and Leonard Cohen’s I’m Your Man
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